Sports

Lawson Wooten (15) in the wind-up in a win over Pinewood Christian Academy last week. STAFF/Trey Norris

Diamond Gators take Region 4-AA title

Trey Norris

Thursday, April 27, 2023

The Gatewood Gators officially became Region 2-AA baseball champs last week when Piedmont defeated Westminster Christian to end region play for the season. The Gators went 1-2 last week, losing to non-region opponents Class AAAA Bethlehem Christian Academy and Class AAA Stratford Academy.

The Gators recently brought home the GIAA Class AA title. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood boys run to region title; girls runner-up

Trey Norris

Thursday, April 27, 2023

The Gatewood Gators hosted the Region 4 AA track-and-field championships last Wednesday, and the boys brought home the season title while the girls were named runners-up to Brentwood following a valiant effort.

Putnam County recently started its new boys volleyball club, and has competed in several matches. ARELLA CASH/Staff

PCHS now offering boys volleyball

Arella Cash

Thursday, April 27, 2023

As part of promoting recreational activities at Putnam County High School (PCHS) and encouraging physical activities that benefit the mental and physical health of students, the boys volleyball club was created early this year for male students with an interest and passion for the sport.

Going into the event, the Putnam County team was coming off big wins as individuals and as boys’ and girls’ teams after taking first place at the Redskin Invitational early last month at Social Circle. ARELLA CASH/Staff

PCMS closes out T&F season

Arella Cash

Thursday, April 27, 2023

Putnam County Middle School closed out its track-and-field season on April 15, in the 2023 Piedmont Athletic Conference MS Championships at Walnut Grove High School in Loganville.

James K. Pressley/File Photo

Pressley: Spot Choker – the ultimate underspin

James K. Pressley

Thursday, April 27, 2023

A few weeks ago, I told you guys about catching hybrids and stripers on Sinclair with Spot Choker underpins, Pulse jigs, and Cast Prodigy baits. Well, Mr. Spot Choker himself, Rob Williams, reached out to me and we started talking about getting together to fish.

Emmanuel Meraz (12) dribbles through Rutland defenders. ARELLA CASH/Staff

War Eagles reach Elite 8 with rout of Rutland

Arella Cash

Thursday, April 27, 2023

Putnam County High School (PCHS) boys’ soccer (15-0-2) continued its winning streak on April 14, with a 4-2 shootout victory at home against Toombs County that set up the War Eagles to face the Rutland Hurricanes last Thursday in the second round of state championship playoffs.

Dakota Jones (15) drives the ball up the middle for Putnam County. ARELLA CASH/Staff

War Eagles split with Laney, Westside

Lance McCurley

Thursday, April 20, 2023

The Putnam County baseball team (10-12, 8-3 Region 4-AA) split games with region opponents Laney and Westside (Augusta) last week. After those games, the War Eagles entered the week third in the league standings.

Drew Love (31) makes a play in the infield for the Gators. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gators resume play with three wins

Trey Norris

Thursday, April 20, 2023

After a week off for spring break, the Gatewood baseball team (12-5, 5-1) resumed its season on the road last week with three straight non-conference wins.

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Smith: Final thoughts on The Masters

Loran Smith

Thursday, April 20, 2023

Don’t know if you noticed that almost half the field at the Masters last week – at least 30 – were “foreigners.” That would include past champions such as Jose Maria Olazabal and Gary Player, as well as former Bulldog golfer Sepp Straka, a native of Austria.

Senior Brandon Reeves (No. 5) tries to control a ball in order to score during a region game earlier this season. KIM CASH/Contributed

War Eagles rely on seniors to win first-round thriller

Lance McCurley

Thursday, April 20, 2023

No. 8-ranked Putnam County boys’ soccer hadn’t been challenged much this season until Friday night at home on Al Reaves Field when it faced Toombs County in the first round of Class AA state playoffs.

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